Companion Animals and Human-Animal Relationships

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What is a common demographic for an animal hoarder?

Elderly individuals living with family

Couples with children

Young men

Middle-aged or older women (correct)

What is a characteristic of animal hoarding according to the text?

Recognition of the effect of poor welfare on the animals

Failure to provide nutrition and sanitation to the animals (correct)

Regular veterinary care provided to the animals

Maintaining clean household conditions

What fear do animal hoarders commonly harbor?

Fear of animals being euthanized (correct)

Fear of animals being stolen

Fear of being evicted

Fear of being reported to authorities

What term was coined by Philippe Pinel in relation to individuals with a history of violence against people and animals?

'Antisocial Personality Disorder' Signup and view all the answers

What is a common precursor to 'Antisocial Personality Disorder' in children?

Conduct disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is an indicator of family violence or family problems?

Animal cruelty only Signup and view all the answers

What trait is associated with individuals who demonstrate animal cruelty?

'Callous or unemotional' traits Signup and view all the answers

'Edward Emil Kemper lll' killed neighborhood cats as a child and then killed eight women as an adult. What was his infamous nickname?

'The Co-ed Killer' Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a companion animal according to the ASPCA?

Domesticated or domestic-bred animals whose needs can be readily met as companions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following animals is considered a companion animal?

Parrot Signup and view all the answers

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, what is the human-animal bond?

A mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of the definition of a companion animal?

Animals with advanced skills and abilities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following animals is most likely to be considered a companion animal?

Domestic cat Signup and view all the answers

What role does a companion play in the life of an elderly person, according to the definition provided?

Provider of companionship and company Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'comrade' mean in relation to a companion?

'Comrade' refers to a person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a member of the lowest rank of certain orders of knighthood, according to the definition?

'Comradeship' with other knights Signup and view all the answers

In what context is 'companion' used in astronomy?

'Companion' refers to a celestial body orbiting around another celestial body Signup and view all the answers

What type of relationship characterizes the human-animal bond according to the AVMA definition?

'Beneficial' relationship between people and animals Signup and view all the answers

What role does a guidebook or handbook play according to the provided definitions?

It assists in daily activities and tasks. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines the Human-Animal Bond according to the text?

A dynamic relationship between people and other animals that can create negative consequences for both Signup and view all the answers

What is the Biophilia hypothesis according to the text?

The human tendency to relate with life and natural processes Signup and view all the answers

How is Social Support defined in the text?

A source of companionship important for well-being and security Signup and view all the answers

What is the central concept of Self Psychology according to the text?

The reliance on selfobjects for maintaining psychological well-being Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of Selfobjects mentioned in the text?

A. Mirror selfobject, B. Idealizable selfobjects, C. Self Psychology selfobjects, D. Collecting selfobjects Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of pets as Selfobjects according to the text?

To maintain a healthy sense of self for their owners Signup and view all the answers

What is the pathology associated with collecting behavior discussed in the text?

'Collecting things' is a part of normal behavior and not considered pathological Signup and view all the answers

'Hoarder Disorder' was previously associated with which mental disorder according to the text?

'Hoarder Disorder' was previously associated with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic behavior is associated with Animal Hoarders according to the text?

They have an obsessive need to accumulate large numbers of animals Signup and view all the answers

What does OCPD stand for?

Obsessive–compulsive personality disorder Signup and view all the answers